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TG SIMS
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TG SIMS
Size
1.68GB
Available since
2026-07-03
Version
1.5.1
PID
21349

Bristol 188 "Flaming Pencil".

Bristol Type 188, the 'Flaming Pencil' was a British highspeed research aircraft. Designed to meet operational requirement ER.134T for a testbed capable of speeds greater than Mach 2. Due to the anticipated effects of kinetic heating at high Mach numbers, the fuselage was constructed of stainless steel. Two aircraft were built, XF923 and XF926. First flight of XF923 was on 14th April 1962 and then XF926 with upgraded Gyron Junior engines on 29th April 1963. Ironically, the Maximum speed achieved was Mach 1.88 at 36,000 ft. Although the top speed of the Type 188 was disappointing, the airframe advanced understanding and knowledge of structures, oils, electrics, hydraulic fluid, bearings, tires, windows and cabin environment at high temperatures as well as telemetry which was used during the development of Concorde. Last flight was 11th January 1964. One Bristol Type 188 remains at the RAF Museum, Cosford.

General characteristics:

Crew: one

Length: 77 ft 8 in (23.68 m)

Wingspan: 25 ft 1 in (10.70 m)

Height: 13 ft 11 in (4.23 m)

Wing area: 396.25 ft² (36.85 m²)

Gross weight: 37,500 lb (17,010 kg)

Powerplant: 2 × de Havilland Gyron Junior DGJ.10R turbojet, 10,300 lbf (44.4 kN) dry, Reheat 14,000 lbf (62.2kN), 20,000 lbf (88.9 kN) at 36,000 ft.

Landing approach speed 188 knots.

Top Speed: Mach 1.88.

Aircraft Highlights Include:

MSFS2024 Native aircraft.
Two variants of the Bristol 188, XF923 and the faster XF926 airframe.
Walkaround removable Chocks, Pitot, Static and Engine Covers.
Custom GPU model added..
Walkaround clickspots for Canopy Open/Close, GPU Hide/Display and Aircraft Entry.
In cockpit MSFS2024 EFB.
Original External and Internal models built from scratch.
Custom built cockpit with custom gauges.
Animated Gauges, Throttles, Stick, Rudder Pedals.
Fully Animated Exterior Control Surfaces and Air Brakes.
Animated Auxiliary Air Intake Doors and engine Variable Inlet Guide Vanes.
Modern MSFS Fuel system.
Modern MSFS Hydraulic system
Modern MSFS Electrical system.
Simulated Oxygen system
In sim Checklist.
Custom engine Glow, Wet Start, Reheat/Afterburner and exhaust Smoke effects.
Updated textures including improved fuselage panel lines.
External and Internal LOD's.
Updated Windshield textures and effects for Rain, Icing, Micro-Scratches, Smudges and Fingerprints.
Includes a very Basic Autopilot as the T188 did not have one!

Note: This aircraft is built for entertainment purposes only - Not designed for study level simulation.

Notes

This product features our simInstaller technology and is available after purchase via our APP only.

Requirements

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 only. This version is not backwards compatible with MSFS 2020.

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